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Forum: Canada

Jan 10th 2008, 9:48 am

Replies: 19

Hi! Does the cold weather affect your health?

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Posted By Lenny

Re: Hi! Does the cold weather affect your health?

Hello again...

Finding a job in Canada from abroad is pretty difficult. As a general rule they won't give you a job until you have 'landed'. I know this from bitter experience.

However, if your...

Forum: Canada

Jan 10th 2008, 3:04 am

Replies: 19

Hi! Does the cold weather affect your health?

Views: 1,723

Posted By Lenny

Re: Hi! Does the cold weather affect your health?

Hi again,

I just wanted you to know that if you're interested in moving to Canada that it is a long process. You say you applied for 'citizenship' a couple of years ago. I think that it's unlikey...

Forum: Canada

Jan 9th 2008, 10:07 am

Replies: 10

New to site

Views: 818

Posted By Lenny

Re: New to site

Howdy!

I'm hear in Calgary and was interested by your posting.

From the little knowledge I have of Teaching here (Alberta). I think the wages are not as great as what you'd get in the UK. On...

Forum: Canada

Jan 9th 2008, 9:55 am

Replies: 22

Starting a new life

Views: 1,614

Posted By Lenny

Re: Starting a new life

Well emmigrating is a big decision - more so with kids in tow.

I'd suggest getting a hold of 'Canada News'. It's an emigration newspaper (Outbound publishers I think). It gives you loads of great...

Forum: Canada

Jan 9th 2008, 9:47 am

Replies: 8

Banff Spring,Alberta.. here i come...

Views: 1,082

Posted By Lenny

Re: Banff Spring,Alberta.. here i come...

Oh Yeah,

Having just read some of the other threads, I though I'd just add ...

BANFF ROCKS!

You're going to love this place I tell you!

I love going there regularly from Calgary. Each...

Forum: Canada

Jan 9th 2008, 9:43 am

Replies: 8

Banff Spring,Alberta.. here i come...

Views: 1,082

Posted By Lenny

Re: Banff Spring,Alberta.. here i come...

Apply for permanent residence once you get here. Milk it fopr all its worth as we all know that your trade is much in demand. I know this is possible as a friend from Scotland did this. You may well...

Forum: Canada

Jan 9th 2008, 9:40 am

Replies: 8

Plumbing in Calgary

Views: 1,419

Posted By Lenny

Re: Plumbing in Calgary

If you want to see the demand for plumbers in Calgary I'd suggest taking regular looks at The Calgary Sun jobpages (sorry, don't know the web address), alternatively there is www.calgaryjobshop.com ...

Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)

Jan 9th 2008, 9:30 am

Replies: 7

6-12 Month Visit???

Views: 752

Posted By Lenny

Re: 6-12 Month Visit???

Hey Chris,

Ever considered the hospitality business for a year? It's not as skillbased as IT, but think about Banff. Lots of folk your age there. I go there fairly frequently and last year we met...

Forum: Canada

Jan 9th 2008, 9:08 am

Replies: 19

Hi! Does the cold weather affect your health?

Views: 1,723

Posted By Lenny

Re: Hi! Does the cold weather affect your health?

Hey!

Well, Canada is a vast country as you know. With that comes varying weather patterns. Speaking for Southern Alberta (Calgary), the winter weather is a breeze compared to other parts of the...

Forum: Canada

Jan 9th 2008, 8:50 am

Replies: 8

Big Decision!

Views: 991

Posted By Lenny

Re: Big Decision!

Hi Sneezy,

Aside from your family concerns (only you can cross that dilemna) finding work here in Calgary for Welders should not be a problem. I think the best ammunition for a successful landing...

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